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    Leather palm-rests

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by sebkg, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. sebkg

    sebkg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can anyone comment on the durability of the leather palm-rests some Asus laptops have?
    What shape are they in after a years medium/heavy use?
     
    sebkg, Sep 17, 2008
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I can't say for all Asus laptops with leather palm rests, but the leather on the U6 series feels tough and durable. But like any leather products, they will wear down with time. This however, shouldn't be too much of a problem since Asus will replace the palm rest for free (at least for the first 2 years of use).
     
    David, Sep 19, 2008
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  3. constantinethegreat

    constantinethegreat Notebook Consultant

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    Yah i have seen a Asus U-1 that has been used rigorously for more than a year and it seems fine. Nothing at al
     
    constantinethegreat, Sep 20, 2008
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